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Secret ‘Sisterhood Code’ Signs Revealed by Women – From Check-Ins to Silent Signals

The poll found 77% say small gestures from other women can improve a bad day, with eye contact and quick check-ins among the most common signs.

  • A poll of 2,000 women commissioned by Maltesers revealed the 'Sisterhood Code,' a secret language involving unspoken support, daily check-ins, and gestures like fixing a bra strap or warning of wardrobe malfunctions.
  • Described by 46 per cent as mostly unspoken, the code improves the day for 77 per cent of those polled via OnePoll, demonstrating why women value these subtle interactions.
  • Women most frequently use this communication in bars or nightclubs , public toilets , and workplaces , spanning multiple daily environments.
  • Strictly Come Dancing stars Angela Scanlon and Judi Love partnered with Maltesers to demonstrate these moments in a short film, illustrating why unspoken support matters.
  • Eight in 10 women believe small gestures from another woman instantly turn bad days into better ones, with the average woman practicing this code three times weekly.
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Secret ‘sisterhood code’ signs revealed by women – from check-ins to silent signals

These are the top 20 secret 'sisterhood code' signs revealed by women, according to new research - from check-ins to silent signals and more

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Doing the quick “Are you okay?” check-in is the number one sign of 'sisterhood'

The top 20 signs that show you’re a member of ‘sisterhood’ include tucking in a clothing label, warning of a wardrobe malfunction – and not going to bed until you know everyone is safely home.

·Scotland, United Kingdom
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The Scotsman broke the news in Scotland, United Kingdom on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
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